Environment
Need for action highlighted at IrBEA bioenergy conference
The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) 23rd National Bioenergy Conference is taking place today (Thursday, October 10) at the Royal Marine...
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Agri-Business
Conference to discuss advancing Ireland's bioenergy sector
A conference will take place this week to discuss recent policy developments and the advancement of Ireland’s bioenergy sector. The...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Environment
Ireland 'serious' about working with Brazil to decarbonise - Coveney
Ireland is “serious” about working with Brazil to decarbonise the Irish economy and society, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment,...
Environment
Lack of support for bioenergy highlighted at major conference
Lack of supports and public perception were highlighted as reasons for “slow uptake” on bioenergy at the national Irish Bioenergy...
Agri-Business
IrBEA conference to discuss the role of bioenergy in reducing emissions
The IrBEA National Bioenergy Conference 2023 is set to discuss how bioenergy can be embraced as part of the energy...
Environment
IrBEA to host major conference in Leitrim on biochar
The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) will host a conference in Co. Leitrim next week with the aim of raising the...
Environment
Sufficient biomass feedstocks 'crucial' for bioeconomy development
The mobilisation of biomass feedstocks is set to become increasingly important as Ireland’s bioeconomy continues to develop, the Irish Bioenergy...
Rural Life
Gurteen College and IrBEA partner for bioenergy training
Gurteen College in north Co. Tipperary and the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) have teamed up to provide a new bioenergy...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Environment
Climate Action Plan 'lacks recognition' for bioenergy
The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) has said that it is disappointed and concerned that the Climate Action Plan 2023 published...
Agri-Business
Energy users seek biogas providers to reduce carbon emissions
Biogas demand from energy users including farmers looking to reduce their fossil-fuel dependency has been on the rise in recent...
Environment
Varadkar to address IrBEA National Bioenergy Conference
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar will address the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) National Bioenergy Conference....
Environment
Factsheet launched to promote bioenergy sectors
The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) has launched the bioenergy factsheet series today (Thursday, September 1). The aim of the factsheet...
Agri-Business
Technological infrastructure vital for bioenergy project in midlands - TD
There is “huge potential” for the development of bioenergy in the midlands, however, the lack of technological infrastructure in the...
Agri-Business
51 agri-enterprises offered grants for biomass systems but scheme under-subscribed
Fifty-one agricultural enterprises have been approved for biomass-specific grant aid under the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH). The figure...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri-Business
'For the first time ever, we've been asked for our carbon count from retailers'
“It is not an option to go to the market every time you get spikes in cost. You have to...
Environment
Project to support bioenergy businesses in midlands
A new project is set to foster the establishment of bioenergy businesses in the midlands region in the coming years....
Agri-Business
Bioenergy CAP supports sought to help decarbonise farming
Bioenergy has a “considerable role to play” in the future decarbonisation of farming – with measures under the next Common...
Environment
Bioenergy and RESS: 'No value currently placed' on continuous supply
The recent Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) consultation has left bioenergy stakeholders frustrated – with the value of renewable electricity...